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MIKA ft. Ariana Grande - Popular Song Lyrics

In this empowering anthem, MIKA and Ariana Grande explore themes of self-acceptance and the superficiality of popularity. The song narrates the journey of someone who was once marginalized and bullied by their more popular peers. Over time, the tables turn as… Read more

Dec 21, 2012
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Popular Song Lyrics

La, la
La, la

You were the popular one, the popular chick
It is what it is, now I'm popular-ish
Standing on the field with your pretty pompons
Now you're working at the movie selling popular corn
I could have been a mess but I never went wrong
'Cause I'm putting down my story in a popular song
Uh, huh
Uh, huh, I said I'm putting down my story in a popular song

My problem, I never was a model
I never was a scholar
But you were always popular
You were singing, all the songs I don't know
Now you're in the front row
'Cause my song is popular

Popular
I know about popular
It's not about who you are or your fancy car
You're only ever who you were
Popular
I know about popular
And all that you have to do, is be true to you
That's all you ever need to know
So catch up, 'cause you got an awful long way to go
So catch up, 'cause you got an awful long way to go

Always was on the lookout for someone to hate
Picking on me like a dinner plate
You hid during classes and in between them
Dunk me in the toilets now it's you that cleans em'
You tried to make me feel bad with the things you do
It ain't so funny when the joke's on you
Ooh, the joke's on you
Got everyone's laughing, got everyone clapping, asking
How come you look so cool?
'Cause that's the only thing that I learnt at school, boy
Uh, huh
I said that's the only thing I learnt at school

My problem, I never was a model
I never was a scholar
And you were always popular
You were singing, all the songs I don't know
Now you're in the front row
'Cause my song is popular

Popular
I know about popular
It's not about who you are or your fancy car
You're only ever who you were
Popular
I know about popular
And all that you have to do, is be true to you
That's all you ever need to know
So catch up, 'cause you got an awful long way to go
So catch up, 'cause you got an awful long way to go

All you ever need to know
You're only ever who you were
All you ever need to know
You're only ever who you were (that's all you ever need to know)

Popular
I know about popular
It's not about who you are or your fancy car
You're only ever who you were

Popular
I know about popular
It's not about who you are or your fancy car
You're only ever who you were
Popular
I know about popular (it's all you ever need to know)
And all that you have to do, is be true to you
That's all you ever need to know (it's all you ever need to know)

Writer(s): Priscilla Renea Hamilton, Mathieu Jomphe-Lepine, Michael Holbrook Penniman, Stephen Schwartz
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Popular Song?

In this empowering anthem, MIKA and Ariana Grande explore themes of self-acceptance and the superficiality of popularity. The song narrates the journey of someone who was once marginalized and bullied by their more popular peers. Over time, the tables turn as the protagonist finds success and confidence through authenticity rather than conforming to societal expectations. The lyrics emphasize that true popularity comes from being genuine and true to oneself, rather than relying on external validation or material possessions. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that everyone has value beyond their social status or outward appearances.

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